Judge Rules Acquittal in Draft Trial
Judge Edward J. McManus acquitted Cedar Rapids man Jerry J. Richardson on draft evasion charges after ruling the Linn County draft board failed to justify its sincerity findings for conscientious objector status. The jury had determined the factual issue of willful nonreporting. The case now requires board reconsideration with stated reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. McManus
Cedar Rapids
McManus
Linn County Draft Board
Jerry J. Richardson
Schaeffer Drive
Richardson
Draft Board
Linn Draft Board
Richard Foz
Conditional Acceptance By Flanigan to Testify Before Senate Panel
Washington AP White House aide Peter Flanigan agreed to testify before the Senate judiciary committee only about his role in hiring an independent financial consultant for the Justice Department in the ITT antitrust case. He asked that questions be limited to his involvement with Richard McLaren and a February 1974 meeting with Harold Geneen.
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Flanigan
Richard Kleindienst
White House
Ervin
N.C
Byrd
W.va
Kleindienst
John Bean
Judiciary Committee
Ime
McLaren
Geneeh
Richard McLaren
U.S
Chicago
Harold Geneen
ITT
Viola Man Found Dead Near Whittier
Viola Raymond J. Plower, 48, of Viola, was found dead in a creek two miles east of Whittier on Monday afternoon after being missing since Saturday. The sheriff’s office said drowning or heart attack is possible. foul play not ruled out. His truck was seen in a ditch nearby earlier, and he was last seen Friday night in Springville. An autopsy is planned and services are vending at Murdoch's, Springville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond J. Plower
Viola
Whittier
August Hoffner
Oxford Junction
Plawer
Plower
Piower
Springville
Sheriff's Office
Loss set at $4,482 in G.R. breaks city open house plan
Thomas L. Meade reports items valued at 4,482.67 stolen from his residence during a weekend open house at Cedar Rapids Noelridge greenhouse. The $261,000 city project near Noelridge Park will display plants and equipment May 13 and 14 with 10 am openings and a ribbon cutting. Mayor Reinis and council members will attend. parking provided on greenhouse grounds off Collins Road NE.
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Thomas L. Meade
Cedar Rapids
Noelridge
Teenhouse
Reinis
Yeeinis
Noelridge Park
Collins Road
Mercy Officials Named to Posts Of Hospital Units
Two Mercy Hospital officials in Cedar Rapids were elevated to top roles at Iowa hospital groups during the 43rd Iowa Hospital Association convention in Des Moines. Bernard M. Grabek, associate administrator, was named president elect of the Iowa Conference of Catholic Hospitals. Robert Blaser was named to the Iowa Hospital Financial Management Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Hospital Assn
Des Moines
Bernard M. Grabek
Iowa Conference of Catholic Hospitals
Robert Blaser
Iowa Hospital Financial Management Assn
Japanese to Challenge U S on Trade Says Ray
Des Moines Iowa Governor Ray led a delegation of nine governors to Japan and urged American industry to use the best brains to meet Japan in world markets. He warned of fierce competition from advanced Japanese tech and noted Americans must remain highly competitive.
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Jerry Marsener
DES Moines
UPI
Fubert Ray
United States
Japan
Ray
Iowa
U.S
Nixon
Red China
China
Asia
Thomas Brewer Pleads Guilty On Four Counts
Thomas Brewer of route two Marion pled guilty in municipal court to four charges. He received a 2 day jail term for driving with suspended license. Separate cases include Dennis Darringer of Higley avenue SE and others tied to larceny, drug, and theft incidents with jail terms ranging up to 30 days.
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Thomas Brewer
Route Two
Marion
Brewer
Dennis Darringer
Higley Avenue SE
John Gardner
Albert Hollingsworth
Third Street SA
Change Order Okayed by City for Park Program
Cedar Rapids city council gave initial approval to a 3831 change order for the west side riverfront park in the Civic Center urban renewal area. The order awaits HUD approval before final action. Engineering consultant Dave Johnson said the changes modify park fountains with pumps timing and cycling devices. Grilles will protect light fixtures from vandalism, and a fountain pool wall will be raised to prevent water spillage. Total project cost cited at 3606 with 225 remaining included in the package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
West Side Riverfront
Civic Center Urban Renewal Area
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Dave Johnson
Shire-Hattery and Associates
Stan Reinis
Johnson
Motorcycle Crash Injures Teen. Park Retaining Wall Plans Approved
David R. Sweeney, 17, of 808 Hamilton St SW, suffered a fractured foot and was in good condition at Mercy Hospital after a motorcycle collision on Wilson Ave SW. Clair J. Brawer, 1016 A Ave NW, turned into Sweeney, was charged with unsafe turn. Dion D. Danhenmier, 2401 Eighth Ave SW, fractured leg after colliding with a motorcycle. admitted to Mercy Hospital in good condition. Jackey D. Hansel, 2613 Westwood Dr NW, operated the motorcycle. no charges filed. Oak Hill Cemetery north wall design approved to beautify Mt. Vernon Rd SE widening project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David R. Sweeney
Hamilton Street
Mercy Hospital
Clair J. Brawer
Sweeney
Wilson
Brawer
Dion D. Danhenmier
Eighth Avenue
Cleveland Street
Jackey D. Hansel
Westwood
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mt. Vernon Road
Youth burns mattresses in jail cell in Iowa City incident
Paul E Flanegan 29 of West Liberty locked himself in a Johnson County jail cell and set fire to two mattresses. Firemen extinguished the blaze after officers moved him to another cell. Federal funding may cover basic wall work, while decorative design costs could add about 2000 to city expenses as part of a widening project under the Traffic Operations Program to increase capacity and safety.
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Iowa City
Paul E. Flanegan
West Liberty
Johnson County
Marine Corps
Leo Peiffer
Mt. Vernon Road
el Torre
California
Crete
Flanegan
Walker-Henry Schmickle death and FHWA project update
Henry Schmickle 75 a retired farmer died Monday at his home east of Walker. Born July 12 1894 Center Point he married Cassie Welsh July 6 1925 Cedar Rapids. Surviving include wife a daughter five sisters a brother four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services set 3 p.m. Thursday at United Methodist Church Walker with burial in Center Point Cemetery.
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Walker
Henry Schmickle
Center Point
Cedar Rapids
Cassie Welsh
Casper Bowers
Dave Hunter
Hazel Reid
Pauline .Schrickle
Marshall Freeman
Cadat
Rapids
Roy Sauer
Crane Lake
Minn
United Methodist Church
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G.R
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C.R. Man
Moreside
5Th Ave. SE
Aring For
Bing & Grondahl
Royal Cosenhagen Insbergs
Gest
Goesine Jemelers
Om Ind Ate
Cedar Rapids Mall
Lowa Cine
Bustopa
Richard Jerses
City Public Services
Federal Highway Administration
FHWA
Hiltbrunner’s If Second Street
Peoples
Deposit Insurance Corporation
Peoples Downtown
Mays City
Newhall
Many Bank
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